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Olympus E-P3 - Flash Shooting; Using the Built-in Flash; Flash Modes Explained

Olympus E-P3
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Flash shooting
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The built-in ash can be set manually as required. The built-in ash can be used for
ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
Using a ash ( ash photography)
1
Press the ash switch to raise the ash.
2
Press the # button (I) to display options.
3
Use HI to choose a ash mode and press Q.
The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending on
the shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P. 104)
AUTO Auto ash
The ash res automatically in low light or
backlight conditions.
#
Fill-in ash
The ash res regardless of the light
conditions.
$
Flash off The ash does not re.
!/
#!
Red-eye reduction ash
This function allows you to reduce the red-
eye phenomenon. In S and M mode, the
ash always res.
#SLOW
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)
Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten
dimly-lit backgrounds.
!SLOW
Slow synchronization
(1st curtain)/Red-eye
reduction ash
Combines slow synchronization with red-eye
reduction.
#SLOW2/
2nd
Curtain
Slow synchronization
(2nd curtain)
The ash res just before
the shutter closes to
create trails of light behind
moving light sources.
#FULL,
#1/4 etc.
Manual For users who prefer manual operation.
4
Press the shutter button all the way.
# Cautions
In [!/#!(Red-eye reduction ash)], after the pre- ashes, it takes about 1 second
before the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
[!/#!(Red-eye reduction ash)] may not work effectively under some shooting
conditions.
When the ash res, the shutter speed is set to 1/180 sec. or slower. When shooting
a subject against a bright background with the ll-in ash, the background may be
overexposed.
Flash shooting

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